Swine fever alert | Transportation of pigs from other states banned in Meghalaya

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 27, 2020

In view of unusual mortality of Pigs in the Districts of Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar and Jorhat of Assam and in the Districts of West Kameng, Papum-pare, Lower Siang. Upper Siang, East Siang, Lohit, Lepa-Rada, Namsai and Changlang of Anunachal Pradesh, the following measures are directed for strict compliance to prevent spread of the diseases in the State:

Transportation of Pigs from other States into Meghalaya hereby stopped until further order.

All Government pig farms, private pig farms and pig farmers should take adequate measures for strict hygiene and bio-security such as disinfection of the farms, equipments etc. and restricting entry of any outside person into pig farms. Detailed advisories can be downloaded from the website http://megahvt.gov.in

It is advised that people should consume pork only after cooking adequately (above 70°C for at least 20 minutes).

Signs of high fever in pigs and any abnormal mortality of pigs should be brought to the notice of District AH & Veterinary Officer/Sub Divisional AH & Veterinary Officer.